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Airport

The most common carry-on size is 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches, but airlines may vary by a few inches. Great Lakes Airlines has a two carry-on-bag limit. Personal items, such as a purse or briefcase, are considered as one of the two items.

The City Clerk does not work for the court system. Questions should be directed to Municipal Court (505/599-1245), Magistrate Court (505/326-4338 or 334-9479) or District Court (505/334-6151 or 505/326-2256).

All questions concerning motor vehicle registrations or driver's licenses are handled by the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. Their telephone number is (505/599-9712 or toll free at 888/683-4636).

Electric Utility

The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) was established in the early 1980’s to allow electric utilities to pass on unusual cost swings in fuel and other variable expenses without the need to continually change rate schedules. The PCA can be negative (cost credits to customers), zero, or positive. For several years, a positive PCA has been necessary due to the large distortion in purchased power costs, which resulted primarily from the California deregulation experiment.

You can call one of our customer service associates at: 505-599-1353, regarding a high utility bill for your home or business. Your electric/water usage histories will be reviewed. With your assistance, the cause(s) may be identified. If deemed necessary, a work order will be processed to send for a reread to verify the accuracy of the most recent meter reading on the contested bill. When a reading is determined to be in error, a corrected bill can be sent to replace the bill in error. Note that when a meter is over or under read, the next month’s correct reading will automatically compensate for the initial reading error since home and most business meters are never turned back to “0” (similar to your car odometer). If your reading is verified to have been read correctly, then staff will refer you to the utility’s energy auditor at: 505-599-1163. At no charge, the energy auditor can come to your home or business and help you determine where your electricity is going by inventorying your electric appliances and equipment and comparing his findings with your billed usage. By working together, the calculated electric usage from the audit inventory should be in the proximity of your billed usage. He will bring copies of your electric usage and billing histories for your files to examine patterns of seasonal usage. As an added tool for finding out if an appliance, (i.e. refrigerator, water bed,) is using too much power, an Energy Testing Meter can be left with the customer upon request to monitor its usage.

The demand charge is designed to have the larger power using customers (larger commercial and industrial) pay their fair share of the utility’s fixed investment. This includes the production, transmission and distribution capacity required to meet the customer’s maximum requirements. The charge is based on the rate at which electricity is consumed. The more electricity used at any given time, the larger the utility’s investment in generation, transmission and distribution systems has to be. For example, considering two users: A and B; both consume an equal number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) each day. User A consumes electric energy evenly 24 hours a day while user B consumes the same number of kWh rapidly in only eight hours a day. User B’s demand requires the utility to have a generating and distribution capacity three (3) times the capacity required to serve user A. User B is billed for this additional capital investment. The consumer’s actual demand is metered at the average amount of energy consumed in any interval of 15 minutes. The highest demand recorded during a month becomes the actual demand for the month. To be able to produce enough power for all customers, it is critical that the utility knows the power loads of its larger customers because they have a direct impact on the system’s total power requirements. Rate analysts and utility management can more easily predict the power requirements of the smaller power users. Therefore, charges for demand are built into their kWh energy cost instead of being listed separately on the bill.

New customers will be charged a deposit if they cannot provide a letter of reference from another electric, water, or gas utility, or a credit report which indicates good references and no late payments for services during the last 12 months. Existing customers will be charged a deposit if their accounts are processed for disconnection; are actually disconnected for non-payment; have two returned checks; or receive three warning tags within the last 12 months (within the last 36 months for commercial customers).

Farmington Electric Utility requires a deposit equal to a two months bill, based upon the past year’s average billed usage, as a guarantee that the final bill will be satisfied. After 12 months (36 months for commercial customers), if the customer maintains a good credit history during that time, the deposit, with interest, is automatically credited to the customer’s account.

Customers will not be charged a deposit if they pay their current charges by the due date printed on their monthly billing statement. If you receive a “Disconnection Notice” with your utility statement that you think is in error, or if you need to make special arrangements for payment, please call 505-599-1353.

If it seems you’ve seen less of your meter reader, you may be right. Many of Farmington Electric’s rural customer locations are now equipped with an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) device. This system, which we have been installing for the past three years, is called the “Turtle” system. The Turtle system is a method of reading your electric meter over the power lines. A Turtle module is installed in the meter at your house and the consumption information is sent to a Turtle receiver at the nearest electrical substation, using the power lines. From there, the information is delivered by phone to the Turtle software in the Electric Meter Shop, where the information is processed for the billing department. The entire process takes about 27 hours to complete, thus, the name “Turtle”.

Some 12,242 Turtle meters currently in use have been installed in service area locations that are the furthest and most difficult for meter readers to access. We are installing Turtle meters for all of our customers throughout our service area, except for locations within the Farmington and Bloomfield city limits. Due to distance, rural are typically the more expensive to read. By automating the electric meter reading in the rural areas, the electric utility can significantly reduce the cost of meter reading. We have been able to cut back on the number of employees it takes to read electric meters throughout the system, as well as freeing up personnel for other necessary jobs. What now requires a trip every month will only require an annual trip for verification of the meter reading and meter testing at regular intervals. This will also reduce equipment costs (such as pickup trucks) and the cost of maintaining equipment. These reductions will help ensure that Farmington Electric can continue charging the lowest prices possible for your electricity. To further reduce meter reading cost, the utility is in the process of replacing electric meters in Bloomfield with ERT (Electronic Radio Transmitter)meters. The meter reader will be able to go into a more populated area or neighborhood and automatically read a number of meters at one time with an ERT...without having to physically travel to each meter.

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Electric Utility Customer Service

You can call one of our customer service associates at: 505-599-1353, regarding a high utility bill for your home or business. Your electric/water usage histories will be reviewed. With your assistance, the cause(s) may be identified. If deemed necessary, a work order will be processed to send for a reread to verify the accuracy of the most recent meter reading on the contested bill. When a reading is determined to be in error, a corrected bill can be sent to replace the bill in error. Note that when a meter is over or under read, the next month’s correct reading will automatically compensate for the initial reading error since home and most business meters are never turned back to “0” (similar to your car odometer). If your reading is verified to have been read correctly, then staff will refer you to the utility’s energy auditor at: 505-599-1163. At no charge, the energy auditor can come to your home or business and help you determine where your electricity is going by inventorying your electric appliances and equipment and comparing his findings with your billed usage. By working together, the calculated electric usage from the audit inventory should be in the proximity of your billed usage. He will bring copies of your electric usage and billing histories for your files to examine patterns of seasonal usage. As an added tool for finding out if an appliance, (i.e. refrigerator, water bed,) is using too much power, an Energy Testing Meter can be left with the customer upon request to monitor its usage.

The demand charge is designed to have the larger power using customers (larger commercial and industrial) pay their fair share of the utility’s fixed investment. This includes the production, transmission and distribution capacity required to meet the customer’s maximum requirements. The charge is based on the rate at which electricity is consumed. The more electricity used at any given time, the larger the utility’s investment in generation, transmission and distribution systems has to be. For example, considering two users: A and B; both consume an equal number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) each day. User A consumes electric energy evenly 24 hours a day while user B consumes the same number of kWh rapidly in only eight hours a day. User B’s demand requires the utility to have a generating and distribution capacity three (3) times the capacity required to serve user A. User B is billed for this additional capital investment. The consumer’s actual demand is metered at the average amount of energy consumed in any interval of 15 minutes. The highest demand recorded during a month becomes the actual demand for the month. To be able to produce enough power for all customers, it is critical that the utility knows the power loads of its larger customers because they have a direct impact on the system’s total power requirements. Rate analysts and utility management can more easily predict the power requirements of the smaller power users. Therefore, charges for demand are built into their kWh energy cost instead of being listed separately on the bill.

Farmington Museum & Visitors Center at Gateway Park

It is best to call ahead to make an appointment to see the Collections Manager at 505-566-2290. The object will be evaluated to see if it fits the Museum’s mission, scope of collections, and condition requirements.

Our office represents the governmental entity of the City of Farmington and we do not provide legal advise to private citizens. Local attorneys are listed in the phone directory by name and by area of practice.

Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs - Aquatic Center

To register for swimming lessons there are several ways that it can be done. Registration opens at 8 am the Friday before the lessons begin. You can go into the Farmington Aquatic Center and register with one of our skilled workers that can help you to figure out which lesson would fit your child best. You can also register online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics, select the register under Quick Links to the right, from Friday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 5 p.m.

Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs - Aquatics

To register for swimming lessons there are several ways that it can be done. Registration opens at 8 am the Friday before the lessons begin. You can go into the Farmington Aquatic Center and register with one of our skilled workers that can help you to figure out which lesson would fit your child best. You can also register online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics, select the register under Quick Links to the right, from Friday at 8 am through Sunday at 5 pm.

All of our instructors are Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certified and the ratio is 1 instructor to 5 swimmers for the preschool classes and 1 instructor to a minimum of 8 swimmers for the levels classes.

With the depth of the majority of our pools being deeper than a child can reach it is important to have an adult in the water with them to ensure that they are safe. We require that children be an arms length away so that if they fall over in the water or explore to areas that are too deep they have someone with them that can help them. Floaties do not count as an adult in the water, instead they can help a child to feel more comfortable in the water while having an adult assist them when needed.

If there is lightning and thunder in the near area we do have to close the pool for thirty (30) minutes per lightning strike. We only close when the lightning and thunder is in a six mile vicinity. We don’t give refunds due to lightning. The City of Farmington has a no refund policy that pertains to any of their facilities. If you just arrived we can give out a pass to come back to the facility.

There are a couple of reasons. First, it’s a hygiene matter. Typically, people tend to only wear a swimming suit while at the pool, not for other activities. Gym shorts or bathing suits with underwear worn underneath is more likely to be unsanitary or soiled and potentially introduce bacteria and germs we try to keep out of the pool/ While chlorine is used to disinfect the water, the extreme amounts required to kill germs such as cryptosporidium, shigella or giardia, would be an unsafe amount of chlorine for swimmers.

The second reason is a safety concern. To avoid becoming heavy when wet, bathing suits are lightweight and do not absorb very much water, making it easier for a person to swim. Generally, a swimming suit is tight fitting and will not impair vision or breathing unlike t-shirts or cover ups. Additionally if a lifeguard attempts a rescue, clothing other than a bathing suit can hamper the rescue and endanger the individual and lifeguard.

Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs - Sports Leagues & Tournaments

Registration for leagues is just as easy as any other program registration. Come to the Recreation Center between the hours of 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday - Friday. Teams must provide a roster listing player’s addresses and phone numbers. Unfortunately, registration using an automated registration system is not available for leagues at this time.

If you are looking to get on a team for a particular sport, call Recreation Center at 505-599-1184 and ask to be placed on the interested player’s list. Please include your name, home phone, sport, level (competitive, recreation, or leisure), positions played, league (men’s, women’s, or coed). This list will be distributed to those manager’s requesting information regarding additional players. Please note that this list is cleared at the end of every year.

Youth sports teams need to contact their association’s scheduler or their division’s VP for practice times. The Farmington Recreation Center will not allow individual coaches to reserve field practice times for their teams.

An Application For Facility Usage has to be filled out and returned to the Recreation Center accompanied by a proof of insurance for general liability (one million dollars), proof non-profit status (or a letter naming a non-profit benefactor), and any associated fees.

Contact the Street Division at 505-599-8207, report area of concern. Crews will remove snow on major thoroughfares and collector streets. Attention is given to problem or shaded areas where ice is a concern. Snow removal is not provided for residential streets.

Traffic

The traffic-engineering administrator maintains a program or traffic counts at various locations throughout the city. Information regarding the most recent count can be found on the City of Farmington website at Traffic Count Information or call Steve Krest at 505-599-8201.

Volunteer Opportunities

No. All volunteers must apply in advance. You must be registered in advance to volunteer for a specific event; you may not just show up at that event/training. We ask for a specific number of volunteers to ensure a positive experience for all.

People of all ages may volunteer. Young people, under age 18, can volunteer provided that the work does not pose a threat to their health or safety or violate Federal or State child labor laws or the policies of the agency’s volunteer program. All volunteers under the age of 18 must submit a signed parent/guardian permission form with their application.

No.. no one is allowed in the meter-can (this includes your plumber) without permission from the City's Operations & Maintenance Contractor ahead of time. Usually you'll be granted access to shut off your water meter knowing they are on there way to your home to verify. If they feel you do not know how to shut off your water appropriately, then they may reserve the right to deny you access into the meter-can. Even a plumber must request access into the meter-can.

Although there may be several reasons why water pressure is decreasing, in most cases water leaks or mineral build-up within your plumbing lines cause you to experience this problem. The older the plumbing, the more likely a pressure problem. The city encounters the same problems within the water mains which is why the city is proactive on its preventative maintenance programs such as leak detection, hydrant flushing and pressure testing. For any water / sewer emergencies or non-emergencies, please contact the city's operations and maintenance contractor (CH2M-Hill/OMI, Inc.) at 505-326-1918.

Cloudy water is an indication that air has entered the water lines and is no more than highly oxygenated water (lots of tiny bubbles). It will settle rapidly and is quite safe to drink. If you have any questions call Ruben Salcido at 505-599-1284.

At times it is necessary for the city to flush the water system, which may cause a disturbance of mineral build-up created within the water mains over time. As disturbance occurs, these minerals temporarily cloud the water. The water is still safe to drink, but it can be a bit unsightly. To resolve, simply run your tap water until the color goes away.

The owner is responsible for the water service line after the water meter-can. Typically the meter-can is located near the property line along the street or right of way area. For sewer, the owner is responsible for the sewer lateral from the sewer main connection in the street or right-of-way to the home.

Most insurances are different regarding coverages - typically no it is not. However, contact your insurance company to confirm this and request if your service lines (including the sewer portion within the street) can be covered. Service lines decay over time.

No, unless specifically authorized by the City (apartments, multi-family, etc.), each customer must provide a separate water & sewer service to their own property. These services may not cross property lines to be shared by the neighboring property.